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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.92, 44,774.64 and 18,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.92, 44,774.64 and 18,295 is: 25,247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.92 : 44,774.64 = 18,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.92/44,774.64 = 18,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.92x = 44,774.64 × 18,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.92x = 819,152,038.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,152,038.80/32,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,247.47

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